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Wouldn't something like this actually embarrass Nintendo, themselves? I mean, I appreciate the effort and ambition of this guy; but the fact Nintendo lost their EA support and now THIS is what they have to accept in order to have a football game on their console.

@MAB D4L (Digital for life) in Nintendo translation means ... Digital 4 as long as your system doesn't break or get stolen.

I'd LOVE to go digital only, but until the account system is fixed it's all retail for me, except eShop only stuffz.

Backed this game when it was first announced, here. Glad it is doing well and hope some of them stretch goals get achieved.

One thing is NintendoLand showed promising uses for the GamePad ... but that was a family/children's game. Don't get me wrong, I'm 35 and enjoyed NL, but when THAT's your selling point release game for the new system, core gamers are going to laugh and assume, "looks like nintendo is still only going after the kiddy games again".

Not too sure on imports, but Nintendo owns the exclusive rights to Fatal Frame. Why have they NOT taken advantage of that yet? THAT's your GamePad core game to show off. If a game series ever had a use for it, it's Fatal Frame. Ghost hunting with the GamePad screen as your camera obscura is gold. Fatal Frame and the GamePad were meant to be. By now their exclusivity is probably over with, I haven't checked in on it lately. All we got out of that was that camera obscura 3DS game. What a shame.

Just be prepared when this gets dropped from releasing on the WiiU for insert 3rd party dev excuse here

Let me guess ... Sakurai wouldn't allow PacMan on the smash roster and this is there answer to that

@CaPPa Dude ... not everyone is going to buy season passes, as most of us are nintendo only gamers and not aware how season passes work and if they're delivered upon. This case makes a perfect example. Do we want to drop our money ahead of time and hope for the best? Look what happened to you, you paid up and got shafted, as is the case with most projects from 3rd party devs for WiiU.
Most that are interested in DLC, or the game itself, don't "preorder" because they are waiting for reviews ... why should we throw out money ahead of time for something that looks promising, but in most likely will fail upon delivery. In case you didn't notice the reviews on this game were horrible and the game itself plagued with bugs & glitches.
This whole, "we have to show our support for 3rd party devs and buy their games" is utter BULL SHHHHHHH! We're not gonan pay $60 for games that were released 2 years ago just because it's new on a nintendo system. I own 19 retail games, 4 of which are only 1st party, so I did my part and it's just not cutting it. My 3rd party support money has now been shifted to those who do fully support WiiU and nintendo, the Indy scene.

@sinalefa I was just about to ask the same thing when reading the article. So, WB themselves didn't refund the money ... Nintendo did?

I didn't get the season pass because all I cared about was the story mode DLC. I got the "Initiations" DLC thinking that was the story mode DLC. Didn't know it actually had to do with Mr Freeze's origin which I would have loved to have played. Another low blow for WiiU owners. Making money is the goal of course, but sometimes businesses take a loss to show customer loyalty and support. You don't just take back what was planned and what possibly could have been a main factor in why some of us actually purchased the game.

I don't see how many are getting so excited for this when we get 1 NES game a week, 1 SNES game maybe a month, and still nothing from N64 or the promised GC & GBA VC games. How do you think it's gonna work out with DS games on VC? They need to fix the current state of VC and releases , but instead opt out to add more hopes for WiiU owners ... they might as well announce PS4 and XBONE games on the WiiU VC while they're at it

At least with this we'll finally get StarFox and Metroid Prime games on the WiiU xD

Did notice a typo ... "Power Core Collected" should be "Power Core Acquired"
In all seriousness, as many others have stated, we haven't seen light or news of anything Metroid from nintendo. These are obvious huge fans of the series and just want to pay homage to a classic and perhaps add their own twist. I'm backing, and looking forward to this.

I think there's a typo somewhere in this article. A company praising the Wiiu .... impossible!!!!

Both games sound interesting, as a huge supporter for WiiU Indies both games will be day 1 purchases from me. Just out of curiosity; which game is from the Article Image? That screen shot alone sells the game for me

Boardgame looks awesome from the screenshots

@JaxonH Same here, and it is so frustrating. Nintendo doesn't understand the Wii Sports, Wii Fit, and Wii Party/Play gamers have moved on from that fad. Yes, Wii did amazing in drawing in a huge crowd, but it didn't keep many of them around for long once they caught onto the fact games everyone else was playing was on OTHER systems and they moved on. they keep trying to ride on and duplicate the success of the Wii and it ins't happening and never will.

im probably one of the few that actually is happy today and am much more excited to get simons quest rather than the long overdo SMB3

@Goginho dont get your hopes up. No way is nintendo going to release an $8 superior game with all 4 nes mario games when they can milk them for $5 a piece with the nes versions.

If we're just adding any news & articles for the sake of it, there's a billion more videos like these. Haven't seen an article on NL for this one yet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGiUyJzVrfY

Obvious fake, as well ... but obvious clicks and comments are sure to come along with it

Just because they can port games to WiiU with this engine, doesn't necessarily mean they would actually want to. There's still plenty of "3rd party excuses" they can pick from for not bringing games to WiiU. We shall see ....

Are we seriously going to see articles like these when a game (not even in development yet) is not coming to WiiU. WE GET IT, WiiU is only guaranteed Nintendo game at this point .... You don't see Sony/Xbox sites making articles, "Surprise ... Nintendo is making a new mario/zelda game, but it won't be coming to PS4/XBone".

I'll just watch my Alien bluray with my GamePad in my hand and pretend I'm playing this game. Probably have a better experience than what the game will offer when its released. these Alien games always look so promising when first revealed .... but we already know how a majority of them actually turn out when rerleased.

@MAB Did you say "Metroidvania" type game? Those are instant buys on my list. Gonna go DL it now.

Of course I can be patient. I'm just thinking about all the MarioU/LuigiU and ZeldaWW WiiU bundles many got today that can't even download their system bundled games. Of course the system is down, but new system owners are going to be frustrated with their new console because .... they can't even play the bundled games lol (which for many is probably the only game they got with their new system which only adds to the frustration)

my favorite Nintendo moment this year .... was getting my favorite game of all time, Super Metroid, for a mere 30 cents

even though it wont win, Pikmin 3 got my vote in all categories it was nominated in. i bought the game without playing the previous entries and not knowing what to expect; and it literally blew me away every second i played it.

@MAB <--- THIS! I have a power plug-in next to my recliner's end table, which my charging cradle rests on, and my charging cable always ready to be plugged in if I'm running low.

Pikmin 3 was my first game to play in the series and I loved it!!! Still loving it, actually! Went and got the first 2 on Wii and looking forward to check them out whenever I get the chance

I probably won't get one because my feedback comments on CN lacks fan support lol. Like many others, I always add the comment in the last feedback section on club nintendo how they're online eShop system lacks what other consoles offer, "cross-platform" purchases. and week after week their VC game choice releases are below par.

but, i did buy and register my WiiU on day 1, bought every 1st party Nintendo game released and registered them (besides the wario one). Be nice top get one, but if I don't it's not a big deal.

Happy News!!! I've backed this one as well when I seen around 3 days ago they got to 30,000. I've gotten quiet addicted to backing WiiU targeted kickstarters the past couple of months

As posted in the UK download topic earlier today, I picked up 4 today after I got off work. Couldn't pass up that deal. Sadly, the eShop is down right now for maintenance so I can't add them yet til it gets back up. Though maybe that is good news as updates are on the way.

@TruenoGT Thanx for the tip!!! Just ordered 4 off their site and picking them up from their store after work.
Hoping NA also gets ALTTP this week. Better later than never, I guess.

@burninmylight Same here, man. I'm in my thirties and absolutely enjoy Miiverse. Whether I'm chatting about games, posting screen shot achievements and such; it really is neat how something so simple really makes the WiiU stand out in that aspect. Though, I do question some actions the admins take on posts that are not rule breaking which clearly shows its an automated system or something moderating the app. My main 2 gripes I've always had are kids spamming sections with non sense posts, and the stupid yeah begging.
Which, I will say the recent update where they made players posts show by default in game sections, and they removed 'Yeah' counts from members profiles have really made an impact on those 2 issues I mainly had. I haven't seen a yeah beggar for a week or so.

As far as the update goes, are they actually merging WiiU & 3DS Miiverse's? Or will they be separate platforms but where you use the same NN. ID Because if they're separate then there shouldn't be any reason to shut down WiiU Miiverse to add the 3DS Miiverse.

Random unimaginable speculation: adding Power Glove compatibility for browsing all platform eShops.

@URAmk2 Of course, you're right. I made up something like that, rather than making up something completely overly dramatic and over the top. I should put more effort in my 'fake stories' I suppose. Bravo, good sir! You are just too pro.

I can quote from one of my friends who loves Sony and buys every new system at launch; this is what he said to me when I asked him how it was after his first night of playing the PS4 ... "Well, the graphics are great no doubt, but while I'm playing a couple of games I'm just stuck thinking to myself, 'ok. what new to gaming does this console even offer besides prettier graphics'. Even I'll admit, there's really nothing spectacular or innovative about it." --- thats a quote from him.
He is an extreme hardcore Zelda fan as well, and no joking, he only, and I mean ONLY, buys Nintendo consoles when a new zelda is released and only for that reason.

@f00had While the other 50% probably just downloaded it and played through HomeBrew.

No complaints here. I have WAYYYY too many games on my hands to play through, right now, as it is.

He must not have played Need For Speed on Wiiu; where you can use the Pro Controller for driving, and stand your GamePad in front of you (mimicking an "in-dash" control screen) where you have control of all your settings, map, rivals, objectives, heck even a rear-view mirror, and such. So CONVENIENT.
Also, Pikmin 3, which Nintendo knows their system best; I love how they allow you to switch controls on the fly (GamePad to wiiMote/nunchuk) without having to go into a menu. Using WiiMote/Nunchuk while having your map always displayed and setting objectives and directions for your party members is ingenious. It's almost hard to go back and play games on my PS3 ( my PS3 is only used as a wifi Netflix player in my bedroom lol) but all I play on PS3 is Portal 1 & 2

I really haven't tried the 2nd screen apps for other systems so can't really form an opinion on them; but you can tell they were just integrated for the sake of having what nintendo brought to the table.

@Peach64 "So some positives… PS4 is sold out, so next week, they'll hardly sell any consoles, so software sales should be down too. "

LOL! Love the sarcastic enthusiasm

@jrob23 Did you read what I wrote, thoroughly?
"Yes, I love mario games, they're fun ... but [[[[[[[[[[[[many longtime nintendo fans I grew up with are tired of the milking of Mario Nintendo relies so much on]]]]]] ..... Mario is fun, I enjoy each core platforming mario title, but it's not bringing back the core gamers you lost long ago."

I have no issue with Mario/Luigi titles. I play and enjoy them all (except I don't care for the Party or Sports games with Mario). I was just giving the general impression from many of my friends (and what I read everywhere on why many have moved on from N) that I grew up with and why they, along with many others, have moved on from Nintendo.

As a diehard Nintendo fan, even I'm not oblivious to the poor decisions made going into the WiiU. It's a great console and I love it dearly. But Nintendo screwed up trying to ride off the success of the Wii going into the current gen. The wii sold like crazy, we all know that, but it was a fad for the "non-gamer audience" and they have since moved on; or they noticed 3rd party games their friends were playing were not available for the Wii, add in the horrible online structure, and waggles controls and they moved on, as well.
Yes, I love mario games, they're fun ... but many longtime nintendo fans I grew up with are tired of the milking of Mario Nintendo relies so much on. We get 5-7 games a year starring mario, whether it's 2d, 3d, sports, rpg, party, whatever. Yet so many of their franchises have layed dormant for YEARS. Mario is fun, I enjoy each core platforming mario title, but it's not bringing back the core gamers you lost long ago.
Nintendo is targeting the younger audience which does NOT make sense. Younger gamers are easily swayed into what their friends or the "cooler older gamers" are playing, and they're all on XB & PS ... these kids will whine and cry for what they want. There's not many that will first ask for a WiiU.
What's really ironic, is they saturated the media with Wii commercials, but what sold the Wii was word of mouth. This time, Nintendo was banking on word of mouth to the sell the WiiU (seeing as they never had ads for it anywhere; and look at the state we're in.
As said, I LOVE the WiiU. My favorite console since the N64. But I just can't understand the decisions being made on Nintendo's marketing stratgey.

i really want to back this game, but already have backed 5 WiiU games on kickstarter that i wont see until later next year. with this one there will be a 3 month wiiu delay after the Ouya release, which means it could be sometime in 2015 before its released

@JustinH Thanx for the headsup. I just checked and seems to be the plan. I'll check back in a few days to see the turnout. I'll most likely go with the $25 reward-tier.
Though one quote on the page has me a little iffy ... "we commit that this game will be an OUYA exclusive for a period of time" .... which means we could wait even longer for our version. I'll have to look more into that.

I would back LOBO in a heartbeat, but I only want it for WiiU. I don't back games unless I'm 100% guaranteed the game for WiiU. Since it's nowhere near it's WiiU stretch goal, I'll bookmark this on my KS profile and watch it in the following weeks.

@DESS-M-8 Agree with you, except on the lacking story part. The previous Arkham games I was more blown away by the gallery of villains used, where as the stories, they just seemed 'ok' to me. But Origins had several nice twists and nice ways to introduce certain character's relations with Batman it literally had me gripped throughout. Most Arkham games I'm focused on the collectibles and 100%'ing, Origins I hurried through the main story because it really did have me intrigued throughout. 8/10 for me as well. I'm not obsessed with numbers, but how Origins gets a 6 & some mindless "physics broken tilt" eShop game 'Puddle' (worst WiiU game purchase, for me) gets a 7 is beyond me

Shantae & Shovel Knight for me., Possibly QUBE, as well.

My question is, are they planning on adding the ENTIRE 3DS catalogue; retail games, eShop games, apps, etc on the 3DS Miiverse. Like how each game, app, etc has it's own section on WiiU. 3DS Miiverse is going to be insanely huge and if they add them by release date will be a nightmare to navigate and find game sections. Hopefully they make a system to have it more organized, like alphabetically, genre, or something more convenient then from newest to oldest.

I'm just hoping they don't merge the 3DS & WiiU Miiverse forums with one another.

OK, I'm kind of confused here .... it seems Nintendo is doing some things that actually make sense, recently. This is great news for us VC addicts. now just get the games out.

Already have these due to the 3DS A,bassdor, and WiiU $1 VC upgrades. But it's a most welcome addition as long as these are weekly promotion deals.

people already posting on miiverse with screenshots of toki tori 1. yet its not even on my eShop page

Very happy for the WiiU success story. Though, I've always been a day 1 Nintendo console buyer but with the launches of 3DS & WiiU and seeing the better deals they provide a year later is gonna make me hesitant on the next console day 1 purchase. I mean, 32gb console, mario & luigi u, we paid like $430 + tax, all that now for $299 plus tax. Just glad to finally see WiiU building a better install base.

I'm sure if they put it back up then its working. I already have it on my vWii channel so cant test myself.

They are DEAD WRONG! I went to 13 different game retailer stores today; 4 walmarts, 3 targets, 4 gamestops, 1 best buy, and 1 toys r us ... and guess what? Not a single one of them knew what I was talking about when I asked if they had any Wii Fit Meters for sale .... not one. They didn't receive any to have in stock "supposedly" waiting for all these new WiiU buyers for wii fit U and meter lol. 1 guy at Gamestop thought I was talking about a Wii Fit Board ( not balance board) he referred to it as a wii fit board. Meaning, if the distributors don't know anything about it, then how do they expect the public to know anything about it? I just don't get nintendo and what they think is right for the system. The price drop will sale systems, the newly released bundles will sale systems, but Wii Fit is not going to push any systems. Well, maybe 2 or 3, MAYBE.

Plus, even if there were a billion advertisements promoting this promotion, it would not drive system sales. The Wii fad and everything that went with it has long gone set sail. Nintendo had some cool game ideas and gimmicks with the Wii; but they CANNOT expect that to follow through for the WiiU's success.